Lilac & Orange

Lilac shirt / Full Tilt studded bra / Flying Tomato / Charlotte Russe wedge heels / Mango bangle bracelet / Topshop spike earrings / Topshop bracelet / Rosegold bracelet

I have Spring fever already! I'm so ready for the warmth, longer days, and so many birthdays! Including mine and also, Todd's!

This color combo has been on the forefront of my mind lately and actually I have no idea why. I don't think I've seen it anywhere. And if you know me, this outfit is actually pretty feminine for me usually, but I'm so attracted to sheer blouses and fun shorts right now! I toughened it up with the studs in the accessories and on the bralette, and that made it feel much more suitable. Since the top and shorts are so loud, I kept the rest of the pieces neutral. And the black cuff keeps it weighed down for that added edge, instead of the whole thing being so light. You could always nix that piece. I just prefer a little weight to my spring time outfits. In my mind, you'd never know we have two whole months of blistering cold coming. Blah..

Trend: "Oxblood"

I know, I know. I'm SO late to this party. In all actuality, I've loved this color for ever, even before it became a big thing. I love to wear it, it's been in my home since I can remember... love it.

My only issue with this color is the name! Ugh! How horrible is the name "oxblood"?! It's called burgundy, people. Or maroon, but I think burgundy is more purple than maroon. Either way, I prefer those two names to oxblood. Just saying it, makes me cringe.

Have you ever gone to get your hair colored at a salon and they call the color "caramel" or "mocha"? Don't those colors just sound so delicious? Or maybe "fire red" or "cherry red"? Those names are so descriptive and you can visualize the color so vividly. Now do the same with the word "oxblood". Did your stomach just turn too? Blegh. No, thank you. I'll stick to burgundy (or maroon).

I'm done ranting about it (for now) but I do love the color and I'm so stoked it's popular now. It used to be non-existent! Unless you lived in the 70s. Is anything new? I've never really followed a bunch of trends but this is one that has me in it's grip. This and sequins.. and military.. and studs... and velvet.. ONLY A FEW!

Here are some pieces I'm loving in this color:

top left to bottom right: Sister Jane studded jacket, Alexander Wang tote, Asos military coat, Legend studded heels, studded shoulder tunic, Hybrid dress, Topshop snood

I'm honestly in love with all of these. Especially that tunic and both the jackets! AH! I wish my Christmas list could have a non-existent price limit. (The tunic is a strong possibility.) Maybe next week I'll find similar, more affordable, pieces... hmmmm.

If you haven't checked out my Tattuesday post from yesterday, please do. I had some ideas about a possible video from Black Friday and/or a haul. Also, if you didn't hear, I GOT A NEW CAMERA! Testing out that bad boy tomorrow.

I will be posting tomorrow with Things I'm Thankful for Thursday, in honor of the holiday, so check back BUT in case you're all too busy to read...

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

We have about 3 Thanksgivings to go to, so wish our belly's luck!